by Desmond Dennis | Mar 14, 2026 | Medicine for Everyone
Stuart had started with a cold on Friday but was fine in himself. On Saturday, he seemed a bit under the weather. He now had a sore throat and a cough. He didn’t want to go to play in the park: his mum was supposed to be taking him to meet his friend, Peter,...
by Desmond Dennis | Feb 24, 2026 | Understanding Clinical Medicine
Typical symptoms are the new onset of flashing lights, floaters and the appearance of a grey curtain. Patients with suspected retinal detachment need to be urgently assessed and treated to minimise the extent of visual loss which can be severe. Retinal detachment is...
by Desmond Dennis | Dec 15, 2025 | Medicine for Everyone
I was disappointed when George Carter came to see me. To be honest, I was annoyed. He was complaining bitterly about his right knee. He insisted that something had to be done, but there was nothing much to see. I had always thought George was a robust individual, a...